Are you one of the 2-3 of Americans who are overweight? Overweight is typically determined by a measurement called BMI (body mass index) which measures body fat based on height and weight. If the BMI measurement is 25-30% one is considered overweight; over 30% is obese (over 40% is morbidly obese). Overweight and obesity have the same root cause…consuming more calories than you use. A calorie is defined as a unit of energy and this energy comes from the food we eat. It is this same energy that fuels the body and enables it to do its various jobs. That’s a good thing. However, if we eat more calories than the body uses, the excess will be converted to fat and stored in the body. This means a weight gain. There are several factors that come into play in overweight and obesity. Among them are genetic influence, environment and culture, lifestyle, portions that are too large, and inadequate exercise.
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